Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer

CANPACK Group is a global manufacturer of environmentally friendly, modern packaging solutions, supplying top quality primary packaging, on time and wherever needed. The company, headquartered in Krakow (Poland), runs operations in 16 countries and employs nearly 8,500 people worldwide in 27 production sites for aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles, metal closures and containers for food and chemical industries. For 30 years the company has been consequently developing its business to become one of  the leading global players on the international packaging market.

With sustainability and corporate social responsibility being an important part of the Group’s DNA, CANPACK actively supports initiatives dedicated to environmental protection and local communities.

Currently we are looking for: Materials Engineer

Role Overview:

In this role, the employee will be responsible for managing qualificationprocess of materials used in production processes, with a particular focus on coatings, paints, and related chemical agents. The position involves evaluating and implementing new materials in collaboration with local and global Technology, procurement, R&D teams, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.

The role includes creating and updating material specifications, conducting and coordinating tests to analyze parameters, compatibility, and the impact of materials on process efficiency and product quality. The employee will also participate in supplier and production process audits, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage qualification of materials used in production, particularly paints, coatings, and chemical agents.
• Assess, qualify, and implement new chemical materials in collaboration with the local and global Technology, procurement, R&D departments, and suppliers.
• Create and update material specifications.
• Conduct and coordinate tests – analyze parameters, compliance, and the impact of materials on processes and product quality.
• Participate in supplier and production process audits.
• Collaborate with production, technical, procurement, and R&D teams on developing new technologies and implementations.

Requirements:

• Higher technical education, preferably in materials engineering, chemical engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in a similar position within a manufacturing company; preferred industries include packaging, coatings, and painting.
• Experience working with paints, coatings, and finishes is an advantage.
• A very good command of English.

If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your Workday account.

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.